Hull Performing Arts has planned an evening of spooky storytelling just in time for Halloween. Harbor Haunts is an evening of ghost stories and legends made famous by author, historian and preservationist Edward Rowe Snow. The reading, which has become a semi-annual affair for the community theater group, is unique in its efforts to include a cast of all ages. Lindsay Clinton talks about the history of the event.

Q: How did this begin?

A: The Hull Lifesaving Museum used to do a reading at Halloween but they weren’t getting a large draw, and so they thought it probably would be better to get some actors who could really tell the stories in a much more compelling way. So in 2006, we came in. Some stories were just read, some acted out, but they were done in costume with a bit more emotion and so it has evolved since then.

Q: What stories will be performed this year?

A: "The Lady in Black", "The Phantom Buggie", "The Woman in Scarlet", "Haunting of Boston Light", and "A Ghost’s Search." These are stories recorded by Edward Rowe Snow, not written by him. They come from local legends and folklore. Snow recorded stories from all over New England, but we stick to the Massachusetts stories. The most famous story is ”The Lady in Black,” and we have a very talented actress who has done it for the past few years whose name is Jennifer Love.

Q: What age is your youngest cast member?

A: I think our youngest this year is 8 years old – the youngest ever was 5. The oldest is probably in her early 70s.

WHAT: Harbor Haunts

WHERE: Hull Lifesaving Museum

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

TICKETS: $5 suggested donation to benefit the museum and the theater. 781-925-2406, www.hullperformingarts.org.